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6 November 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Konstantinos P. Letsas, Reinhold Weber, Klaus Astheimer, Dietrich Kalusche, and Thomas Arentz
T_peak–T_end interval and T_peak–T_end/QT ratio as markers of ventricular tachycardia inducibility in subjects with Brugada ECG phenotype
Europace Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup357
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Ross J. Hunter, Ihab Diab, Glyn Thomas, Edward Duncan, Dominic Abrams, Mehul Dhinoja, Simon Sporton, Mark J. Earley, and Richard J. Schilling
Validation of a classification system to grade fractionation in atrial fibrillation and correlation with automated detection systems
Europace Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup351
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Fernando Cabrera-Bueno, Julia Fernández-Pastor, María José Molina-Mora, Javier Alzueta, José Luis Peña-Hernández, Alberto Barrera, and Eduardo de Teresa-Galván
Combined resynchronization therapy and automatic defibrillator in advanced non-ischaemic heart failure: the importance of QRS width
Europace Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup348
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Biagio Sassone, Luca Gabrieli, Saverio Saccà, Giulio Boggian, Antonio Fusco, Claudio Pratola, Maria Letizia Bacchi-Reggiani, Luigi Padeletti, and Serge S. Barold
Value of right ventricular–left ventricular interlead electrical delay to predict reverse remodelling in cardiac resynchronization therapy: the INTER-V pilot study
Europace Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup347
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Roman A. Gebauer, Viktor Tomek, Petr Kubus, Vít Rázek, Tomás Matejka, Aida Salameh, Martin Kostelka, and Jan Janousek
Differential effects of the site of permanent epicardial pacing on left ventricular synchrony and function in the young: implications for lead placement
Europace Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup342
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Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: Anandaraja Subramanian, Raja J. Selvaraj, and Douglas Cameron
A tale of four atrioventricular intervals
Europace Advance Access published on November 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup343
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4 November 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Ravindu Kamdar, Evelyn Frain, Fiona Warburton, Laura Richmond, Victoria Mullan, Thomas Berriman, Glyn Thomas, Joanna Tenkorang, Mehul Dhinoja, Mark Earley, Simon Sporton, and Richard Schilling
A prospective comparison of echocardiography and device algorithms for atrioventricular and interventricular interval optimization in cardiac resynchronization therapy
Europace Advance Access published on November 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup337
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Abstract CASE REPORT: Lieve Van Casteren and Hein Heidbüchel
Cardiac resynchronization implantable cardioverter defibrillator: normal of abnormal behaviour?
Europace Advance Access published on November 4, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup329
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3 November 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Arash Arya, Gerhard Hindricks, Philipp Sommer, Yan Huo, Andreas Bollmann, Thomas Gaspar, Kerstin Bode, Daniela Husser, Hans Kottkamp, and Christopher Piorkowski
Long-term results and the predictors of outcome of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation using steerable sheath catheter navigation after single procedure in 674 patients
Europace Advance Access published on November 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup331
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Emanuele Bertaglia, Claudio Tondo, Antonio De Simone, Franco Zoppo, Massimo Mantica, Pietro Turco, Assunta Iuliano, Giovanni Forleo, Vincenzo La Rocca, and Giuseppe Stabile
Does catheter ablation cure atrial fibrillation? Single-procedure outcome of drug-refractory atrial fibrillation ablation: a 6-year multicentre experience
Europace Advance Access published on November 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup349
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Elsayed Z. Soliman, Mostafa Abd Elsalam, and Yabing Li
The relationship between high resting heart rate and ventricular arrhythmogenesis in patients referred to ambulatory 24 h electrocardiographic recording
Europace Advance Access published on November 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup344
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31 October 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Gian Battista Chierchia, Yoshinao Yazaki, Antonio Sorgente, Lucio Capulzini, Carlo de Asmundis, Andrea Sarkozy, Matthias Duytschaever, Roberto De Ponti, and Pedro Brugada
Transient atriovenous reconnection induced by adenosine after successful pulmonary vein isolation with the cryothermal energy balloon
Europace Advance Access published on October 31, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup339
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Derek John Hausenloy, Chanpreet Arhi, Navin Chandra, Ann-Christine Franzen-McManus, Andrea Meyer, and Richard Sutton
Blood pressure oscillations during tilt testing as a predictive marker of vasovagal syncope
Europace Advance Access published on October 31, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup338
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH
Radu Vatasescu, Antonio Berruezo, Lluis Mont, David Tamborero, Marta Sitges, Etel Silva, Jose María Tolosana, Bárbara Vidal, David Andreu, and Josep Brugada
Midterm ‘super-response’ to cardiac resynchronization therapy by biventricular pacing with fusion: insights from electro-anatomical mapping
Europace Advance Access published on October 31, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup333
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Afschin Gandjour
Cost-effectiveness of cardioverter-defibrillators in heart failure patients
Europace Advance Access published on October 31, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup327
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Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: François Regoli, Santi Raffa, Anett Große, Michele Brunelli, and J. Christoph Geller
Left superior vena cava conduction to the left atrium unmasked by adenosine in a patient with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation during pulmonary vein isolation
Europace Advance Access published on October 31, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup325
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Yu-Chen Wang, Yen-Hung Lin, Yen-Bin Liu, Jen-Kuang Lee, Ying-Shren Chen, Hsiu-Hao Lee, Lung-Chun Lin, Yi-Lwun Ho, and Wen-Jone Chen
The immediate effects of pacemaker-related electric remodelling on left ventricular function in patients with sick sinus syndrome
Europace Advance Access published on October 31, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup322
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH
Tom De Potter, Antonio Berruezo, Lluis Mont, Maria Matiello, David Tamborero, Claudio Santibañez, Begoña Benito, Nibaldo Zamorano, and Josep Brugada
Left ventricular systolic dysfunction by itself does not influence outcome of atrial fibrillation ablation
Europace Advance Access published on October 31, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup309
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29 October 2009

IMAGES IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: Marc A. Miller, Sheldon M. Singh, and J. Anthony Gomes
Abdominal twitching due to inadequate stitching
Europace Advance Access published on October 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup324
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Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: Guido Stirnimann, Séverine Petitprez, Hugues Abriel, and Nicola G. Schwick
Brugada syndrome ECG provoked by the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor fluvoxamine
Europace Advance Access published on October 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup332
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Takumi Yamada, Naoki Yoshida, Yoshimasa Murakami, Taro Okada, Yukihiko Yoshida, Masahiro Muto, Yasuya Inden, and Toyoaki Murohara
The difference in autonomic denervation and its effect on atrial fibrillation recurrence between the standard segmental and circumferential pulmonary vein isolation techniques
Europace Advance Access published on October 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup330
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Abstract REVIEW: Kunihiro Nishida, Georghia Michael, Dobromir Dobrev, and Stanley Nattel
Animal models for atrial fibrillation: clinical insights and scientific opportunities
Europace Advance Access published on October 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup328
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Marc-Alexander Ohlow, Bernward Lauer, and J. Christoph Geller
Prevalence and spectrum of abnormal electrocardiograms in patients with an isolated congenital left ventricular aneurysm or diverticulum
Europace Advance Access published on October 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup323
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Abstract REVIEW: George Andrikopoulos, Stylianos Tzeis, George Theodorakis, and Panos Vardas
Monitoring capabilities of cardiac rhythm management devices
Europace Advance Access published on October 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup317
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28 October 2009

Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: Takumi Yamada, Hugh Thomas McElderry, Harish Doppalapudi, and George Neal Kay
QRS alternans during idiopathic ventricular tachycardia originating from the right coronary cusp of the aorta
Europace Advance Access published on October 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup326
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: C. Leclercq, L. Padeletti, R. Cihák, P. Ritter, G. Milasinovic, D. Gras, V. Paul, I.C. Van Gelder, C. Stellbrink, G. Rieger, G. Corbucci, B. Albers, J.C. Daubert, and on behalf of the CHAMP Study Investigators
Incidence of paroxysmal atrial tachycardias in patients treated with cardiac resynchronization therapy and continuously monitored by device diagnostics
Europace Advance Access published on October 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup318
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IMAGES IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: Sheldon M. Singh, Conor D. Barrett, and Saumya Das
Pseudo-atrial fibrillation due to non-reentrant AV nodal tachycardia
Europace Advance Access published on October 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup316
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Patrizio Pascale, Jürg Schlaepfer, Mauro Oddo, Marie-Denise Schaller, Pierre Vogt, and Martin Fromer
Ventricular arrhythmia in coronary artery disease: limits of a risk stratification strategy based on the ejection fraction alone and impact of infarct localization
Europace Advance Access published on October 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup314
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Bernd Nowak, Björn Misselwitz, on behalf of the expert committee ‘Pacemaker’, Institute of Quality Assurance Hessen, A. Erdogan, R. Funck, W. Irnich, C.W. Israel, H.-G. Olbrich, H. Schmidt, J. Sperzel, and M. Zegelman
Do gender differences exist in pacemaker implantation?—results of an obligatory external quality control program
Europace Advance Access published on October 28, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup312
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27 October 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Thomas Kleemann, Torsten Becker, Margit Strauss, Ngoc Dyck, Udo Weisse, Werner Saggau, Ulrich Burkhardt, and Karlheinz Seidl
Prevalence of bacterial colonization of generator pockets in implantable cardioverter defibrillator patients without signs of infection undergoing generator replacement or lead revision
Europace Advance Access published on October 27, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup334
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26 October 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Sook Kyoung Kim, Hui-Nam Pak, Jae Hyung Park, Kyoung Jeong Ko, Jihei Sara Lee, Jong Il Choi, Dong Hoon Choi, and Young-Hoon Kim
Clinical and serological predictors for the recurrence of atrial fibrillation after electrical cardioversion
Europace Advance Access published on October 26, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup321
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21 October 2009

IMAGES IN ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY: Hsuan-Li Huang and Kuan-Hung Yeh
Successful treatment of acute coronary sinus thrombosis utilizing a Judkins right catheter in a patient receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy
Europace Advance Access published on October 21, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup319
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20 October 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Shigeru Suzuki, Shigeru Furui, Takeshi Yamakawa, Takaaki Isshiki, Akiko Watanabe, Ryu Iino, Takashi Kidouchi, and Yoshiyasu Nakano
Radiation exposure to patients' skin during cardiac resynchronization therapy
Europace Advance Access published on October 20, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup302
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8 October 2009

EDITORIAL: Hans Van Brabandt and Mattias Neyt
Pitfalls in health-economic evaluations: the case of cost-effectiveness of prophylactic implantable cardioverter–defibrillator therapy in Belgium
Europace Advance Access published on October 8, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup290
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6 October 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Theo J. Klinkenberg, Sheba Ahmed, Anita Ten Hagen, Ans C.P. Wiesfeld, Eng S. Tan, Felix Zijlstra, and Isabelle C. Van Gelder
Feasibility and outcome of epicardial pulmonary vein isolation for lone atrial fibrillation using minimal invasive surgery and high intensity focused ultrasound
Europace Advance Access published on October 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup299
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Abstract CASE REPORT: Decebal Gabriel Latcu, Sok-Sithikun Bun, Philippe Ricard, and Nadir Saoudi
Thromboaspiration of left atrial clot during ablation of atrial fibrillation
Europace Advance Access published on October 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup297
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EDITORIAL: Angelo Auricchio
Is it time to start with device-based prognosticators?
Europace Advance Access published on October 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup291
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Abstract CASE REPORT: Andrzej Przybylski, Artur Oreziak, Pawel Kwiatek, Ilona Michalowska, Andrzej Hasiec, and Ewa Szufladowicz
Unsuccessful left ventricular lead implantation in two first-degree relatives. Is the coronary venous anatomy similar in both cases?
Europace Advance Access published on October 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup280
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Abstract CASE REPORT: Hamid Ghanbari, Michelle Robinson, Jessica Ottino, Christian Machado, and Marcos Daccarett
Pro-arrhythmia in atrial fibrillation suppression pacing algorithms
Europace Advance Access published on October 6, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup311
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3 October 2009

Abstract REVIEW: Maya Guglin, Mohsen Aljayeh, Saleemuddin Saiyad, Rias Ali, and Anne B. Curtis
Introducing a new entity: chemotherapy-induced arrhythmia
Europace Advance Access published on October 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup300
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Abstract CASE REPORT: Calin Siliste, Andrei-Dumitru Margulescu, and Dragos Vinereanu
Successful slow pathway ablation in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava
Europace Advance Access published on October 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup296
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Abstract CASE REPORT: André van Elsäcker, Tanja Nikolic, Mike G. Scheffer, and Berry M. van Gelder
Increase of ventricular output inducing ventricular afterpotential sensing and ventricular safety pacing in a biventricular implanted cardioverter defibrillator
Europace Advance Access published on October 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup283
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Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: Francesco Rotondi, Fiore Manganelli, Emilio Di Lorenzo, Luciano Marino, Fiore Candelmo, Ferdinando Alfano, Giovanni Stanco, and Giuseppe Rosato
Tako-tsubo cardiomyopathy in a patient with pacemaker syndrome
Europace Advance Access published on October 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup281
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Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: Evgeny Mikhaylov, Sergey Gureev, Tamas Szili-Torok, and Dmitry Lebedev
Atypical atrial flutter in a patient with atrial septal defect without previous surgery: the role of septal defect as a part of the arrhythmia substrate
Europace Advance Access published on October 3, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup265
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29 September 2009

Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: Paul A. Scott, Paul R. Roberts, and John M. Morgan
Trans-septal left ventricular endocardial pacing through a persistent left-sided superior vena cava
Europace Advance Access published on September 29, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup269
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16 September 2009

Abstract CASE REPORT: Ehud Kadmon, Jairo Kusniec, and Boris Strasberg
A life-threatening arrhythmia induced by inappropriate activation of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator
Europace Advance Access published on September 16, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup257
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Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH
Yoshimasa Murakami, Naoya Tsuboi, Yasuya Inden, Yukihiko Yoshida, Toyoaki Murohara, Zenichi Ihara, and Mitsuaki Takami
Difference in percentage of ventricular pacing between two algorithms for minimizing ventricular pacing: results of the IDEAL RVP (Identify the Best Algorithm for Reducing Unnecessary Right Ventricular Pacing) study
Europace Advance Access published on September 16, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup252
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13 September 2009

Abstract CLINICAL RESEARCH: Jagmeet P. Singh, Lawrence S. Rosenthal, Patrick M. Hranitzky, Kellie Chase Berg, Christopher M. Mullin, Lisa Thackeray, and Andrew Kaplan
Device diagnostics and long-term clinical outcome in patients receiving cardiac resynchronization therapy
Europace Advance Access published on September 13, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup250
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22 August 2009

Abstract SHORT COMMUNICATION: Jurren M. van Opstal and Harry J.G.M. Crijns
Paradoxical increase of stimulus to atrium interval despite His-bundle capture during para-Hisian pacing
Europace Advance Access published on August 22, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup232
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1 July 2009

Abstract CASE REPORT: Lieve Van Casteren and Hein Heidbüchel
Arrhythmias in heart transplant recipients
Europace Advance Access published on July 1, 2009.
doi:10.1093/europace/eup169
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